Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

Kreider’s big night leads Rangers to huge Game Six win over Devils, force deciding Game Seven on Monday

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Derek

For a while, it looked a lot similar to the past three games. On their heels at every turn for most of the first period in which they were badly outplayed, the Rangers seemed to be stuck in neutral. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle Of Hudson, Devils, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Akira Schmid, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Battle Of Hudson, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, Curtis Lazar, Damon Severson, Dawson Mercer, Devils, Dougie Hamilton, Erik Haula, Filip Chytil, first round, Game Six, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, John Marino, Kaapo Kakko, Kevin Bahl, Lindy Ruff, Mark Messier, Mika Zibanejad, Mike McLeod, Nathan Bastian, Nico Hischier, Niko Mikkola, Ondrej Palat, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Ryan Graves, Ryan Lindgren, series, Timo Meier, Tyler Motte, Vitek Vanecek, Vladimir Tarasenko | Leave a comment

Devils’ stunning turnaround continues with domination at the Rock

Posted on April 28, 2023 by hasan4978

In a series where logic (or momentum) doesn’t seem to apply, only one thing seems certain at this point…this group of Devils should now be ready for whatever challenges lie ahead. Even though this series clearly isn’t over, last night … Continue reading →

Posted in Devils, NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Akira Schmid, Antti Raanta, Artemi Panarin, Brendan Smith, Chris Rooney, Dave Steckel, Erik Haula, Erika Wachter, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Lindy Ruff, Louis Domingue, Martin Brodeur, Mike Keenan, Mike Richter, Miles Wood, Ondrej Palat, Patrick Roy, Pete DeBoer, Steve Bernier | 2 Comments

Rangers have no answers for Devils in dismal Game Five shutout loss that puts them on the brink

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Derek

It started innocently enough. On what was a routine defensive draw cleanly won by Vincent Trocheck, the puck took a funny bounce off Igor Shesterkin. It then went right to Ondrej Palat for a wrist shot that deflected off Adam … Continue reading →

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Missing stars costing Rangers in deadlocked series with pesky Devils

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Derek

If I told you before the series that neither Mika Zibanejad nor Artemi Panarin would have a goal in the first four games of the first round, you probably would assume the Rangers were down. They aren’t yet but could … Continue reading →

Posted in Battle Of Hudson, Column, Devils, NHL Playoffs, NYRangers | Tagged Adam Fox, Akira Schmid, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, Braden Schneider, Chris Kreider, Column, Damon Severson, Devils, Dougie Hamilton, Erik Haula, Filip Chytil, first round, Game Four, Gerard Gallant, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jacob Trouba, Jimmy Vesey, John Marino, Jonas Siegenthaler, Kaapo Kakko, K’Andre Miller, Kevin Bahl, Lindy Ruff, Mika Zibanejad, Nico Hischier, Niko Mikkola, Ondrej Palat, Patrick Kane, Rangers, Ryan Graves, Ryan Lindgren, series, Tyler Motte, Vincent Trocheck, Vladimir Tarasenko | 1 Comment

Road sweet road as Devils tie the series with two straight tense wins at MSG

Posted on April 24, 2023 by hasan4978

After Game 2, I was looking for some examples of teams who lost the first two home games as badly as the Devils did at the Rock last week who still came back to win the series. And while I … Continue reading →

Posted in Devils, NHL Playoffs, NY Rangers | Tagged Akira Schmid, Artemi Panarin, Brendan Smith, Cam Ward, Chris Kreider, Dave Rogalski, Dougie Hamilton, Igor Shesterkin, Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, Jonas Siegenthaler, Lindy Ruff, Mackenzie Blackwood, Martin Brodeur, Martin Gerber, Ondrej Palat, Tom Fitzgerald, Vincent Trocheck, Vitek Vanecek | 1 Comment

Hamilton’s overtime winner gives Devils life with a 2-1 road victory over Rangers to take Game Three, Schmid earns first win in postseason debut, NYR lead series 2-1

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Derek

It’s now a series. Dougie Hamilton’s goal at 11:36 in overtime gave the Devils a badly needed 2-1 win over the Rangers in Game Three before a sellout crowd of 18,006 at Madison Square Garden. On a great play by … Continue reading →

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First Round: Showtime as Kane, Kreider lead Rangers to 5-1 win to take Game Two over frustrated Devils, lead series 2-0

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Derek

It was Showtime at The Prudential Center in Newark. On Thursday night, Patrick Kane reminded people why he was acquired. The 34-year old American star had an impact in the Rangers’ 5-1 win over the Devils to take Game Two … Continue reading →

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Rangers take Game One with a strong effort to bedevil Devils 5-1, lead series 1-0

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, the Rangers taught the Devils a playoff lesson. Ready from the beginning of this seventh installment of the Battle of Hudson, they skated, scored, checked diligently, and got better goaltending to take Game One over the Devils, 5-1 before … Continue reading →

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First Round Series Preview: Rangers and Devils ready for Battle of Hudson, classic rivalry returns to postseason

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Derek

The dream match-up is finally here. Indeed, when they drop the puck for Game One on Tuesday in Newark, it’ll be the Rangers and Devils doing battle in an exciting first round series. For the first time in eleven years, … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Derek

Tonight, it finally gets rolling. After a long 82-game schedule, the best time of year is finally here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin with four games on Monday. The first round gets going later. It’ll start off with the defensive … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: NHL Playoffs

Kreider’s big night leads Rangers to huge Game Six win over Devils, force deciding Game Seven on Monday

Devils’ stunning turnaround continues with domination at the Rock

Rangers have no answers for Devils in dismal Game Five shutout loss that puts them on the brink

Missing stars costing Rangers in deadlocked series with pesky Devils

Road sweet road as Devils tie the series with two straight tense wins at MSG

Hamilton’s overtime winner gives Devils life with a 2-1 road victory over Rangers to take Game Three, Schmid earns first win in postseason debut, NYR lead series 2-1

First Round: Showtime as Kane, Kreider lead Rangers to 5-1 win to take Game Two over frustrated Devils, lead series 2-0

Rangers take Game One with a strong effort to bedevil Devils 5-1, lead series 1-0

First Round Series Preview: Rangers and Devils ready for Battle of Hudson, classic rivalry returns to postseason

Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Picks and Beyond

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